Monthly Archives: June 2013

Dire Situation in Philly is getting National Attention

June 18, 2013UncategorizedTeacher Action Group Philadelphia

Faces of The Layoffs continues to get mainstream media attention — hopefully you saw us on the cover of the Metro. The school funding crisis has also gotten coverage in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Forbes Magazine (who ask: “could it be worse than it sounds?”)

Putting a Human Face to the Layoffs

June 13, 2013Campaigns, NewsTeacher Action Group Philadelphia

On June 7, 2013, The School District of Philadelphia terminated 3,783 employees. Their presence is essential in our schools, and without them, our students and communities will be severely affected.

Check out TAG’s response to put a name, face, and story to the doomsday budget: www.facesofthelayoffs.org

This is not just about mourning a loss; this is about mounting a battle for fair and equitable funding. The layoffs do not go into effect until July 1 — with restored funding, they could easily keep their jobs.

Take a stand and tell your elected officials to PASS A BUDGET that PRIORITIZES PUBLIC EDUCATION.